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* The DNA-based testing of the c-RET gene can be easily performed on a blood sample at any age. It offers the opportunity for early identification of the c-RET germline mutations, thus contributing to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of MEN2 syndrome. In fact, the early recognition of the mutant gene carriers makes possible the prevention and cure of MTC, by performing a prophylactic thyroidectomy before the clinical expression of the tumor. This test is also of importance to detect and thus, to reduce the risk of an unsuspected PHEO. Moreover, the aggressiveness of MTC correlates with the specific c-RET codon mutation and this strong genotype-phenotype correlation ulteriorly contributes to the clinical management of patients. Specific c-RET mutations, in fact, are associated to peculiar clinical phenotypes and thus to different course and prognosis of the disease. | * The DNA-based testing of the c-RET gene can be easily performed on a blood sample at any age. It offers the opportunity for early identification of the c-RET germline mutations, thus contributing to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of MEN2 syndrome. In fact, the early recognition of the mutant gene carriers makes possible the prevention and cure of MTC, by performing a prophylactic thyroidectomy before the clinical expression of the tumor. This test is also of importance to detect and thus, to reduce the risk of an unsuspected PHEO. Moreover, the aggressiveness of MTC correlates with the specific c-RET codon mutation and this strong genotype-phenotype correlation ulteriorly contributes to the clinical management of patients. Specific c-RET mutations, in fact, are associated to peculiar clinical phenotypes and thus to different course and prognosis of the disease. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
According to the [guideline name], screening for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 by RET gene testing is recommended for children with increased risk of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 with increased risk of Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2.
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